A year after suffering a horrific injury, Ryan Shazier took a moment to reflect on what he has overcome and his recovery process.

The Steelers linebacker's life changed when he made a tackle on Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone on Dec. 4, 2017. He was taken off the field at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, unable to move his lower extremities. He suffered a spinal contusion and spent two days in a hospital in Cincinnati before returning to Pittsburgh.

"Today is a day to remember," Shazier wrote. "Just a year ago my life changed forever. It was a scary moment for many people. I'm not going to lie, I was one of them. I've learned this was an amazing opportunity for the Lord to show how great He is. It's been a crazy, long journey, but it is not over yet. The best worst part about this journey that I'm on is the unknown. Day by day it's getting better than the the day before.

"Today is and was a day of joy," he continued. "I want to thank all of the amazing people that have been a part of this process with me, starting with the one and only Michelle. And lets talk about my ride or die boy, my number one man, my son RJ knows how to keep a smile on my face. My parents and siblings have been there through the thick and thin. There was more than a million tears cried over this year, but now they are all of joy. Love you guys. My friends and teammates, man y'all don't understand just the little things you've done that have pulled me from darkness to the light. To the Steelers - there's no better organization. Thank you for being family to me.

"The UPMC trainers and staff for getting me back on my feet. Steelers and Buckeye Nation - your prayers and love honestly keep me going. And to the fans everywhere, I feel your support honestly everyday. CAA - thank you guys constantly for giving me amazing advice and being the best agency in the world. And Iast, but not least, I have to give Jerome Howard and Mike Micca an extra thank you for dealing with my foolishness, excuses, pain, and joy everyday. These two are with me working everyday and I cant say thank you enough to these guys. Love you all thank you so much. #SHALIEVE"

The 26-year-old has made it clear he's not giving up on making a return as he said earlier this year his "dream is to come back and play football again."